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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Monthly Gathering - December
DESCRIPTION:December Youth Ministry Gathering\nSocial Time
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-december/
LOCATION:Tamarack Taproom\, 8418 Tamarack Village\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250910T180355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T203737Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Learn Together Over Lunch Series: How To Write a Resolution (and do you need to?)
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration numbers\, this conversation has been cancelled. If you have questions about writing resolutions or for the Reference and Counsel Committee\, reach out to Liz Farmer.\n—– \nLed by the Reference and Counsel Committee of the Minneapolis Area Synod\, participants will learn how to write an effective resolution (and learn if a resolution is the best way to accomplish their goals). \nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link > \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-how-to-write-a-resolution-and-do-you-need-to/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20251210T191740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192134Z
UID:20665-1766577600-1766768400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed - Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Synod Office will be closed the afternoon of December 24\, and all day December 25\, and 26. \nIf you need to reach a Synod staff member in case of emergency\, call 612-230-3308.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-office-closed-christmas/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20251210T191938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192222Z
UID:20667-1767182400-1767286800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed - New Year's Eve/Day
DESCRIPTION:The Synod Office will be closed the afternoon of December 31\, and all day January 1. \nIf you need to reach a Synod staff member in case of emergency\, call 612-230-3308.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-office-closed-new-years-eve-day/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250910T181216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T182708Z
UID:19846-1767873600-1767877200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Church Consolidations and Mergers
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. A. John Bischoff Jr\, author of the book\, Church Consolidations and Mergers: Working Together for God’s Mission this workshop will conversation will focus on the benefits of churches working together and how to know if it’s the right time to start consolidation and merger conversations. \nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-church-consolidations-and-mergers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260108T213852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213852Z
UID:20862-1768222800-1768226400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Children's Ministry Online Meet-Up - January
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Children’s Ministry Online Meet-Up – January\nTopic: Resource Sharing \nJoin the Call >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-childrens-ministry-online-meet-up-january/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250915T205455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213223Z
UID:19941-1768316400-1768323600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Children & Youth Ministry Gathering - January
DESCRIPTION:January Children & Youth Ministry Gathering\nLiturgical Seasons: Doing Advent & Lent Differently
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-january/
LOCATION:Wicked Wort Brewing\, 4165 W Broadway\, Robbinsdale\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260115T200355Z
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UID:20975-1769245200-1769266800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Our Neighbor: A Prophetic Vision for the World
DESCRIPTION:In recent months\, cities across the country have experienced heightened intimidation and fear\, particularly affecting our most vulnerable residents: immigrant neighbors. How might we then reflect on what meaningful solidarity entails and what we can do collaboratively to shape a future in which our communities flourish? The Minneapolis Area Synod’s Immigration Task Force invites you to join a conversation on Saturday\, January 24\, dedicated to learning and community building as we collectively address the realities unfolding in Minneapolis and envision the future we seek. Hosted at the American Swedish Institute\, this gathering is designed to foster strategic\, faith-driven responses to these challenges. \nWe are honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Gregory Cuéllar\, a distinguished scholar from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Drawing on his extensive expertise in the migrant experience and his work on the U.S./Mexico border\, Dr. Cuéllar will share insights from both his scholarship and grassroots engagement to help us cultivate a prophetic vision for our communities. \nAfter lunch\, a panel of community leaders will offer insights into current challenges and share reflections on possible paths forward. This event provides a valuable opportunity to listen\, learn\, and consider how to be fully present during this critical time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails \n\nThis event is open to all clergy\, lay leaders\, and community members.\n\n\nThere is no cost. Donations are welcome and will contribute to the Welcome Fund\, a mutual aid fund established to support our immigrant neighbors in the Minneapolis Area Synod\, ELCA.\n\n\nLunch is included. Pre-registration is encouraged for lunch counts.\n\nRegister >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rev. Dr. Gregory Cuéllar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gregory L. Cuéllar is the Full Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the Ruth A. Campbell Chair in Biblical Studies at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. As an international biblical scholar\, Dr. Cuéllar is interested in counterintuitive ways of reading biblical texts\, in particular those that are rooted in a decolonizing discourse of liberation. His research explores topics related to the U.S. Mexico-Borderlands\, immigration detention (UK and US)\, anti-black and brown racism\, and the intersections of religion and migration. His current book project is titled\, Religion in Immigrant Detention: Securing Faiths in a State of Removal (Palgrave\, forthcoming). For this book project\, he was awarded the Louisville Institute Project Grant for Researches (2019). \nHe has published his research in a wide range of journals. He is also author of Voices of Marginality: Exile and Return in Second Isaiah 40-55 and the Mexican Immigrant Experience (Peter Lang\, 2008). His two most recent books are\, Resacralizing the Other at the US-Mexico Border: A borderland Hermeneutic (Routledge 2020) and\, Empire\, the British Museum\, and the Making of the Biblical Scholar in the Nineteenth Century: Archival Criticism (Palgrave\, 2019). \nHe has been a visiting scholar at the Centre on Migration\, Policy\, and Society (COMPAS) and the Centre for Criminology\, Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. \nIn terms of advocacy work\, he is the co-founder of a refugee artwork project called\, Arte de Lágrimas (Art of Tears): Refugee Artwork Project. This project is a traveling art exhibit and archive that aims to create greater public awareness of the lived migratory journeys of asylum-seeking children\, youth\, and adults.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/welcoming-our-neighbor-a-prophetic-vision-for-the-world/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20251202T160400Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering - January
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minneapolis Area Synod’s Racial Justice Team at their quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons gathering. \nRacial Justice Liaisons at MAS worshipping communities are invited to come together to meet\, network\, and connect. \nEmail Pastor Jen Collins if you have questions or are interested in attending.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/quarterly-racial-justice-gathering-january/
LOCATION:Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis\, 2315 Chicago Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250523T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T181126Z
UID:18467-1769673600-1769688000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:January 2026 Ministerium for Rostered Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Who is Christ for Us Today? Hope and Lessons from Bonhoeffer\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026\nLord of Life Lutheran Church\, Maple Grove \nIn our times\, marked by political and ideological division and fueled\, in part\, by the rise of Christian Nationalism\, Dr. Lori Brandt Hale (Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Augsburg) offers a compelling vision for a faithful and courageous response. Drawing on the life and witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer\, Brandt Hale highlights four guiding themes—neighbor\, community\, grace\, and responsibility—that can ground us in justice\, compassion\, and resilient hope as we work together for the common good.\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n8:30 a.m. Check-in\n9:00 a.m. Worship\n10:00 a.m. Fellowship & Refreshments\n10:30 a.m. Presentation\n12:00 p.m. Sending\n\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/january-ministerium/
LOCATION:Lord of Life Lutheran Church\, Maple Grove\, 7401 County Rd 101\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Ministerium,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20251208T214930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T214732Z
UID:20602-1769713200-1769718600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Conference Assemblies: Bloomington\, South Minneapolis\, and Crosstown Conferences
DESCRIPTION:More information and registration >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conference-assemblies-bloomington-south-minneapolis-and-crosstown-conferences/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran\, Minneapolis\, 4842 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260129T221921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T221921Z
UID:21080-1770112800-1770120000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Minister Prayer Time
DESCRIPTION:In this challenging time across our state\, we see you navigating the many responsibilities and concerns. The Bishops of Minnesota invite currently serving Rostered Ministers and SAMs to gather together online for an hour of prayer and connection led by Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry. Email the Synod office to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/rostered-minister-prayer-time/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20251208T215327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T214623Z
UID:20606-1770318000-1770323400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Conference Assemblies: Northern\, Rum River\, and Western Waters Conferences
DESCRIPTION:More information and registration >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conference-assemblies-northern-rum-river-and-western-waters-conferences/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Andover\, 13655 Round Lake Blvd\, Andover\, MN\, 55304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20251208T215128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T214549Z
UID:20604-1770454800-1770462000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Conference Assemblies: Central\, North Minneapolis\, and Northwest Hennepin Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – more information to come! \nMore information and registration >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conference-assemblies-central-north-minneapolis-and-northwest-hennepin-conferences/
LOCATION:House of Hope Lutheran Church\, New Hope\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260108T214100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T214100Z
UID:20864-1770642000-1770645600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Children's Ministry Online Meet-Ups - February
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Children’s Ministry Online Meet-Ups – February\nDiscussion Topic: TBD \nJoin the Call >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-childrens-ministry-online-meet-ups-february/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250915T205614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213114Z
UID:19943-1770735600-1770742800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Children & Youth Ministry Gathering - February
DESCRIPTION:February Children & Youth Ministry Gathering\nAI in Church: What are we Doing?
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-february/
LOCATION:Steel Toe Brewing\, 4848 W 35th St\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260205T165837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T165944Z
UID:21099-1770897600-1770901200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Engage in Racial Justice Work in Your Setting
DESCRIPTION:Hop on to hear from a panel from the Synod’s new Racial Justice Team about different ways to engage in Racial Justice work within your congregations and communities.  \n\nShari Seifert\, member at Calvary Lutheran\, Minneapolis\nPastor Esther Sianipar\, Pastor at Our Saviour’s Lutheran\, Minneapolis\nDr. Kelly Sherman Conroy\, Minister at All Nations Indian Church & Professor at St. Olaf and Augsburg University\nPastor Ian Coen-Frei\, Pastor at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran\, Minneapolis\nPastor Jen Collins\, Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Vitality\, Moderator/Host\n\nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-synod-racial-justice-team-panel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20251208T215516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T214830Z
UID:20609-1770919200-1770924600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Conference Assemblies: Southwest\, 394\, and Western Parks & Lakes Conferences
DESCRIPTION:More information and registration >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conference-assemblies-southwest-394-and-western-parks-lakes-conferences/
LOCATION:St. Andrew Lutheran Church\, Eden Prairie\, 13600 Technology Drive\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250619T170431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162734Z
UID:18962-1771768800-1771790400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Discerning Your Call: Exploring the Next Faithful Step
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \nA discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota\, North Dakota\, and South Dakota \nWondering what’s next?\nWondering if God is calling you to something different?\nWondering if there’s “something more”? \nExplore these and other questions in the context of our faith\, with other wonderers through storytelling\, introspection\, and studying of Scripture. We strongly encourage you to bring a conversation partner (your pastor\, a colleague\, family member\, friend\, etc who will continue this conversation with you). The event costs $10 per person\, which includes an evening meal. \nSunday\, February 22\nOak Knoll Lutheran\, Minnetonka\nRegister by February 15 \nRegister now >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/discerning-your-call-exploring-the-next-faithful-step-2/
LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, Minnetonka\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260127T150334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T150405Z
UID:21059-1772100000-1772107200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Communicators Gathering on Branding
DESCRIPTION:Serving Multiple Generations with One Congregational Identity\nIn person at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis OR on Zoom! \nSome congregations are serving five generations of faithful disciples or are looking to engage with younger generations. Doing so has many church leaders reactively communicating everywhere\, all the time\, and to everyone in the way they prefer. An impossible and overwhelming task it seems. Yet\, through God\, along with a cohesive congregational brand identity\, anything is possible. \nDuring this two-hour hybrid session\, Kelly Champagne\, founder of Evoke Engagement Experts\, will teach you how to develop a visual identity that accurately reflects the congregation’s personality. You will also learn how to build an effective six-month communication plan which reaches and inspires all generations. This session will not expand your to-do list. Instead\, we hope to refine how you invest your precious time to better serve God’s people. \nWhat you will learn: \n• What are the five most effective aspects of a congregational identity and brand\n• Why brand guidelines are necessary for clear\, cohesive communication\n• When to include voices from the congregation to inform your identity process\n• How to develop a six-month communication plan which reflects who you are and what you value\n• Simple best practices to follow for more cohesive and engaging communication to serve all generations \nTime for Practice\nAt least 30 minutes of this session will be allotted for co-working time to practice the tools and best practices presented\, assess your communication channels\, share insights and learn from each other\, and begin to develop your congregation’s unique identity. \nWho Should Attend:\nChurch communicators\, administrators\, rostered ministers\, communication committee members or teams \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nKelly Champagne is the founder and co-owner of Evoke Engagement Experts. As a cradle Lutheran\, Kelly served in various church lay leadership positions including youth adult leader\, council member\, hospitality team member\, and capital campaign marketing chair. She saw firsthand how important it was for churches to have communications-minded person on their teams. In 2018\, Kelly left a 10-year career in product marketing to pursue her dream of helping nonprofits and churches effectively tell their story and engage with new generations of people. In 2024\, Evoke merged with a talented freelance designer\, Emily Christenson\, to expand Evoke into a full-service communications agency. Kelly and Emily now co-own Evoke and have served over 70 churches (mostly Lutheran) and nonprofits with nine staff supporting our partner organizations. \nKelly has extensive experience in building effective marketing and communication plans\, seeing results utilizing data-driven processes\, and implementing industry best practices within both for-profit and nonprofit environments. She has a degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and is a lifelong Packers\, Brewers\, and Badgers fan (sorry Minnesotans!). You can find her reading or exploring Northern Virginia\, where she resides\, with her husband and two dogs. \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/communicators-gathering-on-branding/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 S 12th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship for All Seasons Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Peter Reuss from GSB Fundraising will host an information session on the Stewardship for All Seasons program. Check out this short video from Pete and the attached flyer to learn more. If you are looking for a structured way to introduce nonprofit fundraising principles in a theologically sound way\, this is an opportunity worthy of your consideration. \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/stewardship-for-all-seasons-information-session/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Park Lutheran\, 2323 Como Avenue\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55108
CATEGORIES:Community,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260213T233125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T233125Z
UID:21206-1772103600-1772107200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Faith and Occupation - From Bethlehem to Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Join ELCA Sumud for an important webinar exploring the realities of detention and imprisonment from Minneapolis to Palestine. Bishop Jen Nagel of the Minneapolis Area Synod will share recent experiences from her community involving ICE detentions and their impact on the local community. Rami Khader\, director of the Anar Center in Bethlehem\, will offer insight into the ongoing detention and imprisonment of children in Palestine. Together\, this conversation will help us understand these interconnected struggles and invite us into deeper solidarity.\n\n\nParticipants include:\n\n\n\n\nMaddi Froiland\n\n\n\n\nBishop Jen Nagel\n\n\n\n\nRami Khader\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/webinar-faith-and-occupation-from-bethlehem-to-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ELCA,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260108T214229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172843Z
UID:20866-1773061200-1773064800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Children's Ministry Online Meet-up - March
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Children’s Ministry Online Meet-up – March\nTopic: Just checking in \nJoin the Call >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-childrens-ministry-online-meet-up-march/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260310T205655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205655Z
UID:21374-1773187200-1773273599@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed - Staff Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Synod staff will be on retreat and the office will be closed. \nCall 612-230-3308 for the on-call emergency staff member.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-office-closed-staff-retreat/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250910T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T182827Z
UID:19848-1773316800-1773320400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgements
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy\, this conversation will discuss how to create a land acknowledgement for your ministry and how to use it in worship. \nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-moving-beyond-land-acknowledgements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260223T213536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T213536Z
UID:21265-1773316800-1773320400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Churches with Childcare Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Leaders at churches with childcare centers are invited to gather with others in the same vocation. \nReach out to Pastor Joanna or Pastor Ashley with questions. \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/churches-with-childcare-gathering/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Area Synod Office\, 122 W Franklin Ave\, #600\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260205T213344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T213426Z
UID:21121-1774377000-1774382400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:MAS Budget Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Join online for a conversation about the Synod’s proposed budget for 2027 before we vote on it at Synod Assembly. \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/mas-budget-hearing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20250711T145616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T223824Z
UID:19095-1775566800-1775572200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:MAS Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gathering of the Retired Roster on Tuesday\, April 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Minnesota Church Center- 122 W. Franklin Ave. 1st Floor. We will share updates\, connect\, and vote on the slate of voting members for Synod Assembly (more info below.) There is ample free parking available on the north side of the building. We hope as many as are able will join us in person. And\, we will be glad to have you join via zoom if that makes it possible for you to connect. The zoom link is in the invitation email and will be sent again the morning of April 7. \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/mas-retired-rostered-leaders-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Area Synod Office\, 122 W Franklin Ave\, #600\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260108T214356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T210451Z
UID:20868-1776085200-1776088800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Children's Ministry Online Meet-Up - April
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Children’s Ministry Online Meet-Up – April\nTopic: Fall & Welcome Back Events \nJoin the Call >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-childrens-ministry-online-meet-up-april/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015244
CREATED:20260106T193303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T193303Z
UID:20795-1776175200-1776182400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Rev. Alan Storey
DESCRIPTION:Rostered ministers of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited to spend an afternoon with Rev. Alan Storey.  \n\n\nRev. Alan Storey is a recently retired Methodist Minister from Cape Town\, South Africa. Rooted in the South African context\, Alan is a Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change. \n\n\nOver the years\, Rev. Storey has been involved in numerous civil society organizations addressing gun violence\, racism; state-capture corruption; xenophobia; homophobia; transphobia; spatial apartheid inequality; sex worker discrimination\, and campaign for a universal basic income. \n\n\nRev. Storey has an Honors degree in Theology and a Masters in the Philosophy of Applied Business Ethics. He is a recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Award and a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative (part of the Aspen Leadership Institute). Over the years\, Rev. Storey has been part of the Holden Village Teaching Staff. \n\n\nRev. Storey’s lifelong work remains the experimental practice of the Sermon on the Mount. Through presentation and conversation\, this session will offer theological depth and imagination to rostered ministers in need of a sustaining and nourishing Gospel word in these turbulent\, troubling times. \n\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/an-afternoon-with-rev-alan-storey/
LOCATION:Westwood Lutheran Church\, 9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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